Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2014 Dodge and Ram Viper BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Active Restraints
The active restraints for this vehicle include:
- Child Restraint Anchor - All vehicles are equipped with a fixed-position child seat upper tether anchor for the passenger seat. This upper anchor is secured to the frame cross member at the top of the bulkhead panel behind the passenger seat.
- Seat Belts - Both seating positions are equipped with three-point seat belt systems employing an upper bulkhead panel mounted inertia latch-type emergency locking retractor, a fixed sport bar hoop receiver mounted turning loop, a fixed lower seat belt anchor secured to the inner sill near the base of the B-pillar and a traveling end-release seat belt buckle secured to a bracket near the back of the upper inboard seat track. The driver and passenger side seat belt buckles include an integral seat belt switch that detects whether the seat belts have been fastened.
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.